NEW HAMPSHIRE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. The air compressor is connected to:
the engine.
the radiator.
the transmission.
the suspension system.
22. Hazardous materials placards are:
Signs put on top of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
Signs put on the outside of a vehicle to warn others of hazardous materials.
Signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class and weight of the vehicle.
None of the above.
23. Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You need at least ________ tread depth on steering axle tires.
4/32 inch
8/32 inch
2/8 inch
6/24 inch
24. Stab braking:
involves applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
involves applying the brakes all the way, and releasing them when wheels lock up.
should never be used.
involves steady pressure on the brake pedal without locking the wheels.
25. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
release the brakes.
steer in the opposite direction.
lock the brakes.
pump the brakes.
26. When a combination vehicle goes around a corner:
the driver must keep the rear of your vehicle far away from the curb.
the front and rear wheels follow a different path.
the rear wheels of the trailer will never off-track.
All of the above.
27. Nitric acid should:
not be loaded above any other product.
stacked to the ceiling.
loaded above other products.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
28. When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
turn the retarder on.
only use the retarder on the front wheels.
turn the retarder off.
29. When shifting down, after releasing the clutch for the first time you should:
push in the clutch again.
shift to the lower gear.
press the accelerator.
brake gently.
30. What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?
The more heavily loaded semitrailer trailer should be in the rear.
Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
You should never use stab braking.
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